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I am looking for an engagement ring. We live in philly and went to jewelers row to look at styles to see what we prefer. We decided that we like and want a cushion cut in a halo with no bezel. When we were there looking, we were seeing stones around 1ct and they upwards of $5-7500 which I though was high but had nothing to base that on. I have been using the search tool here to find cushion cut stones and am a bit confused. I guess what confuses me most is why some prices differ so much even though color, clarity, cut and weight are similar. I keep seeing solomon brothers with what seems like amazing deals. I am posting a photo of 2 stone comparison from Solomon. I am wondering are these going to look cheap?

She/we want something like this
http://www.pricescope.com/gallery/acidfree_albums/vendors/well_adorned/Platinum_Halo_Cushion_Setting
I plan on finding the stone first and then finding a setting. Is this method preferred when looking to save some $$?
I am looking for an engagement ring. We live in philly and went to jewelers row to look at styles to see what we prefer. We decided that we like and want a cushion cut in a halo with no bezel. When we were there looking, we were seeing stones around 1ct and they upwards of $5-7500 which I though was high but had nothing to base that on. I have been using the search tool here to find cushion cut stones and am a bit confused. I guess what confuses me most is why some prices differ so much even though color, clarity, cut and weight are similar. I keep seeing solomon brothers with what seems like amazing deals. I am posting a photo of 2 stone comparison from Solomon. I am wondering are these going to look cheap?

She/we want something like this
http://www.pricescope.com/gallery/acidfree_albums/vendors/well_adorned/Platinum_Halo_Cushion_Setting
I plan on finding the stone first and then finding a setting. Is this method preferred when looking to save some $$?